The researchers state. “overall, built environment characteristics that may increase walkability were associated with lower BMI z-scores in a large sample of children. Modifying existing built environments to make them more walkable may reduce childhood obesity”.

In a recent article from CityLab it stated that there is shift in what residents want from their cities. It stated as more Baby Boomers move out and Millenials move into the city core and even suburban spaces they are influencing planning policies. Millennials are likely to use alternative modes of transportation and prefer to walk. This could and probably will lead to drastic shift in planning with more investment in public transportation and bicycle infrastrucutre.